Former PM Ratnasiri Wickremanayake’s last rites; Honest and humble he was an example to all politicians: President Sirisena
The last rites of former Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake were performed yesterday at the Horana Urban…
Religious observances, charity, dinner-dances herald 2017
Religious programmes, charitable events and dinner dances ushered in 2017 in most parts of the country,…
Docs thrash out pros and cons of abortion
The hills of Kandy came alive, not with the sound of music, but with arguments and…
The slithery unwelcome stranger and a pipe snake that escaped death
Holidaymakers in Nuwara Eliya this season were in for a rude shock when a strange slithery…
Photo focus: Whales, dolphins in troubled waters
Whales and Dolphins that frequent the country’s waters, especially off Mirissa in Matara, face many man-made…
Lament for a littered ‘lake’
The messenger bird in the 15th century epic poem- Selalihini Sandeshaya (Grackle Letter) composed by the…
Galloping through an entertaining and sometimes sinister read
I expect many Sri Lankan writers (both manqué and passé) eager to comment will snap at…
Solar power to be harnessed for power generation
HAMBANTOTA – Sri Lanka is to switch over to alternate energy sources such as solar and…
News
Divine help sought for New Year rain
As 2017 dawned, the Power and Renewable Energy Ministry felt it has little cause for celebration, with the impending drought and fast decreasing water levels…
High-level concern over H’tota project
Chinese ambassador meets President President Maithripala Sirisena has included his…
Misuse of BIA toilets: Bidet showers down the drain
Rs. 3.9 billion loss on coal tender, but ministry goes ahead with controversial deal
Sapugaskanda modernisation: CPC goes ahead despite objections
Dunstan: Picture of a polished photojournalist
Poaching: Lanka wants high priority for bottom-trawling issue
Former PM Ratnasiri Wickremanayake’s last rites; Honest and humble he was an example to all politicians: President Sirisena
Duruthu Perahera from Jan 9 to 11
Lottery ticket sellers up in arms against price increase
Talk to India about buying Trinco oil tanks, says IOC
Farmers direct fury at irrigation officials for worst drought in seven years
Dengue on the double, 50,500 cases and counting
Budget proposals effective Jan.1, shelved as Fin.Min. not ready
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2016 in Pictures
For the first time in Sri Lanka’s cricket history Australia were given a 3-0 whitewash in a 3-match Test series. Sri Lanka won the first…
Sports Minister to play peacemaker role
Sports Minister Dayasiri Jayasekera says that he is confident that…
Sri Lanka knocked out of semifinals
Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year 2017 is on the road
How did we fare in 2016
Seven Volleyball tours in 2017
Think of neutral ‘batting tracks’ too
‘World Tour’ the Flagship of Tennis
Test star cradle playing on a torn matting
Elaborate arrangements to stage 2nd South Asian Sepak Takraw Championships in Sri Lanka
Ananda inflict Dharmapala MV’s sixth outright defeat
NO PLACE IN SPORTS
Bishopian Savini Jayasooriya reigns supreme
Kandy march over Army resolve
More SportsOutsider Udesh topples former World Champion Nishantha
Business Times
Jan. 1, 2017: Just another day
A Sri Lankan man clasps his hand and reflects on the future and what is in store in 2017. Picture by Amila Gamage.…
New Centre to expedite cargo clearance
Cargo clearance at the Colombo Port from January will come…
Govt. reiterates no sale of private banks’ stakes
SriLankan Airlines – Try, try try and fly
Flying out? Be at the airport 5 hrs ahead!
What will NOT happen in 2017!
Free tabs for schools: Thoughts of a social entrepreneur
Infrastructure consolidation in mobile firms should happen – Hans
Sri Lanka signs $75 mln social safety net project
Global young leaders peace camp 2016
International Parity at Work Day on Jan. 11
Survey on international travel expenditure by Maldivians
Sri Lanka’s largest insured property, moves from risky to real insurance via CGSA
Huawei to push market share by 50% this year
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Sunday Times E-Paper
Editorial
Swim together or sink separately
A New Year in the Gregorian calendar has dawned. For the Chinese it is the Year of the Rooster. 2016 was the Year of the Monkey; the monkey being regarded as a clever animal. There is also an old Chinese saying; “May you live in interesting times”, the origin of…
Columns
- Political Column
As 2017 dawns, Rainbow Coalition faces thunderstorms
UNP and SLFP frontliners publicly argue over CBSL bond issue, corruption probes and Development (Special Provisions) Bill But silver lining emerges after UNP MPs meet President and get…
- 5th Column
Not a bumper year
My dear Citizens of paradise, I am writing to wish you a very happy New Year, keeping in mind all that happened during the year that just ended…
- The Economic Analysis
2017 a challenging year; global uncertainty, higher oil prices, drought and energy crunch
The new year that has just dawned will be a challenging one. Global economic conditions are uncertain, world economic growth sluggish, oil prices expected to increase and drought…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Gin-Nilwala diversion project: Rs. 4.1 billion paid to Chinese firm but no work
Payments amounting to more than Rs. 4.1 billion have been made to a Chinese contractor for the Gin-Nilwala Diversion Project, but no work has been carried out, Finance…
- Focus on Rights
Not allowing the option of jury trials in ‘politically excitable’ cases
Consternation accompanied by fervent chest beating on the part of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) in regard to the acquittal of suspects (including three Navy intelligence officers) charged…
- Sunday Punch
Saturn promises 2017 to be Lanka’s make or break year
The verdict according to Grahapalanaya: The nation will never have it so good again for years to come As Lanka wakes this Sunday morn to a New Year…
- Podi Hamuduruwo Gangaramaya
Begin the New Year in a spirit of unity
Unity is strength. But most families are unable to maintain unity. Some were even broken up or destroyed. No country where rice is the staple diet has run…
- Thoughts from London
And now you are telling us
Well what do you know! Politicians do, now and then, tell the truth. Sometimes it is varnished, sometimes not. But at least the truth does out, wittingly or…
Plus
Lament for a littered ‘lake’
The messenger bird in the 15th century epic poem- Selalihini Sandeshaya (Grackle Letter) composed by the monk scholar Ven. Thotagamuwe Sri Rahula Thera pays homage to the fauna…
Are you born or Kohomada?
I wonder if it has come to your notice, like it has come to mine, that “Foreigners” (tourists) visiting our lovely country say and do rather funny things.…
Rekava: Lester’s ‘line of destiny’
In his Dickman’s Road (most of us still refer to it by the old name) residence, Lester James Peries had two favourite places to sit and chat. One…
Local fare adds new aromas to Grande Gourmet at Nirj’s
Only about a year after its opening, “Grande Gourmet at Nirj’s” welcomed two more additions this December. “Café Ceylon” and the “Scottish Bar” were opened to a select…
Magazine
‘Every day’ gets a fresh look
The brown owl stares back at you quizzically. Its expression more akin to a glare makes you want to quickly apologise for invading its space.…
Uni students show they have style
All about the bass
Unique sounds of Salvage
Youth driving sustainability
George Michael bids goodbye
Music in her blood
‘Next Gen’: well-known singers and their children on a charitable cause
Lakmini blends academic and skilfulness to achieve aesthetic splendour
A multiple talent with a Divine calling
‘Sing’ ; Animals got talent
Celebration of theatre
The wonders of Wellawaya with ‘Kaduruketha’
‘Party Bus at the Edge’
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Warm and Vibrant wishes for 2017 from Macksons
Dear Fellow Sri Lankans, I wish 2017 will bring prosperity to our motherland with true peace…
German dis-ability activistJANISwithout limbs, visits Sri Lanka
The unitary Constitution needs to be preserved for posterity
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All about the bass
Being a woman in the music industry is hard especially when being judged all the time,…
Unique sounds of Salvage
Youth driving sustainability
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‘Next Gen’: well-known singers and their children on a charitable cause
‘Next Gen’ – an evening of music with an innovative concept where veteran musicians and their…
Lakmini blends academic and skilfulness to achieve aesthetic splendour
A multiple talent with a Divine calling
More TV Times >>Funday Times
War declared against the king
This article is part of a continuing series on Sri Lankan history In 1644, the Dutch…